Hazrat Salat and Hazrat Abu Masaafi say that we were with Nu’man bin Muqarrin when a letter from Hazrat Umar bin Khattab came to us, in which he had written that when you face the enemy, do not flee, and when you receive wealth, do not be dishonest. So when we faced the enemy, Hazrat Nu’man told the people not to attack them yet. (It was Friday) Wait until the Commander of the Faithful prays to Allah for help from the pulpit. Then we attacked the enemy, and Hazrat Nu’man was immediately struck by death. After being severely wounded, he said,“Cover me with a cloth and attack the enemy, and do not become weak because of me.”Then Allah granted us victory. When Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was informed that Hazrat Nu’man and such-and-such people had been martyred, and some others whom we do not know, Hazrat Umar said,“But Allah knows them.”

Hazrat Abu Malik and Abu Masaafi say that we were with Hazrat Nu’man bin Muqarrin at Nahawand when a letter from Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived, in which it was written: Perform the prayer at its appointed time, do not turn your back when facing the enemy, and when you are victorious, do not commit treachery.

Hazrat Abdul Malik bin Umair narrates that Hazrat Umar wrote in a letter to Hazrat Nu'man bin Muqarrin that during battle, keep consulting and seeking help from Hazrat Tulaiha and Hazrat Amr bin Ma'di Karib. But do not assign them any responsibility. Because every creator knows his creation best.

Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that Hazrat Nu'man bin Muqarrin was the commander of the army of Kufa, and Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'ari was the commander of the army of Basra.

Hazrat Abu Wa'il says that we were with Salman bin Rabee'ah in the battle of Balanjar. He forbade us from riding the animals of the spoils of war and permitted us to use the drums, ropes, and sieves from the spoils of war.

Hazrat Malik bin Suhar narrates that we participated in the battle of Balanjar. My brother was wounded in it. I carried him on my back. Hazrat Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him) saw me and asked, "Who is this?" I said, "He is my brother; he has been wounded. Next year we will come to conquer it." Hazrat Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "Allah Almighty will not grant its conquest at my hands, nor the conquest of Constantinople, nor of Daylam."

Hazrat Malik bin Sahar narrates that we participated in the jihad of Balanjar. But we did not achieve victory. People said that we will come next year to conquer it. Upon this, Hazrat Hudhaifa (may Allah be pleased with him) said that this region, the city of disbelief, and Daylam will be conquered at the hands of a man from the family of Muhammad صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم .

Hazrat Sha'bi narrates that when Hazrat Salman participated in jihad in the region of Balanger, he received a pouch of musk as his share, which he entrusted to his wife for safekeeping. Then, during his final illness, he asked his wife to bring him that pouch. He then requested a clean vessel and told his wife to mix the perfume with water and sprinkle it around him, because there were such creatures of Allah (angels) coming to him who do not eat food but perceive fragrance. Then he told her to go outside. His wife did as instructed and went outside; when she returned, he had passed away.

The father of Hazrat Rakeen narrates that we were with Salman bin Rabee’ah in Balanjar. After fasting for twenty-nine days of Ramadan, I saw the moon on the thirtieth day at the time of Duha (forenoon). He said to me, "Show me." I showed him the moon, so he ordered the people to break their fast.

Hazrat Salman used to say that I have killed a hundred men with this sword of mine; all of them used to worship other than Allah. I have not killed any patient person with it.